UAE, Egypt Strengthen Ties as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Meets El-Sisi in Cairo
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UAE, Egypt Strengthen Ties as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Meets El-Sisi in Cairo

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Cairo on Saturday for a crucial meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with a focus on improving bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and regional stability. The two leaders addressed ways to improve collaboration in trade, investment, and development while reaffirming their commitment to strengthening economic connections, notably in infrastructure, energy, and finance. They also discussed regional issues, emphasising the significance of collaborative efforts to achieve stability and progress. The

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India-Singapore Maritime Cooperation Set for Major Boost as Sonowal Heads to Singapore
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India-Singapore Maritime Cooperation Set for Major Boost as Sonowal Heads to Singapore

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is scheduled for a crucial three-day visit to Singapore from March 24 to 26, 2025, to strengthen marine cooperation between the two countries. His visit coincides with Singapore Marine Week, a major worldwide event to which he has been invited by the Singaporean government to engage in significant discussions about the future of marine trade. Sonowal plans to attend high-level meetings with his Singaporean counterpart and other maritime officials. These discussions will primarily focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation and identifying potential prospects

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UAE Leaders Extend Warm Wishes to Tunisia on Independence Day
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UAE Leaders Extend Warm Wishes to Tunisia on Independence Day

UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Tunisian President Kais Saied on the country's Independence Day, which is observed annually on March 20. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, both sent similar remarks. Their outreach emphasises the close diplomatic connections between the two countries. Sheikh Mohamed remarked on the UAE-Tunisia friendship, highlighti

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Trump Hosts UAE National Security Advisor at White House for Strategic Talks
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Trump Hosts UAE National Security Advisor at White House for Strategic Talks

US President Donald Trump hosted UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the White House, where they discussed the future of economic and scientific collaboration. Trump revealed details of the meeting on Truth Social, emphasising the two countries' close relations and common commitment to world peace and security. The meetings focused on increasing the UAE's investment in the United States, notably in technology and energy. Sheikh Tahnoon was apparently looking for wider access to modern semiconductor chips, which had been restricted by laws imposed by former P

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India-Malaysia Bilateral Talks Focus on Trade and Technology Cooperation
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India-Malaysia Bilateral Talks Focus on Trade and Technology Cooperation

On March 18, 2025, India and Malaysia conducted a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi to discuss cooperation in trade, investment, and technology. Union Minister Jitin Prasada met with Malaysia's Deputy Minister, Liew Chin Tong, at Vanijya Bhawan to promote commercial connections. A primary topic on the agenda was the continuing review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), with both parties pledging to move quickly to reach a fair and beneficial agreement by 2025. Bilateral trade problems, market access, and economic cooperation were crucial to the negotiations. The s

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Indonesia, Singapore to Strengthen Ties for Family Welfare and Development
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Indonesia, Singapore to Strengthen Ties for Family Welfare and Development

Indonesia and Singapore have decided to work together on family development projects to increase community welfare in both countries. The alliance demonstrates their common commitment to improving family well-being through research-driven programs and policy exchanges. During a meeting with Singapore's Minister of Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli, Indonesia's Minister of Population and Family Development Wihaji emphasized the necessity of collaboration despite disparities in governance, culture, and population size. "Despite Singapore's advanced status, there are many area

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India and Singapore to Sign Green Digital Shipping Corridor Pact During SMW 2025
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India and Singapore to Sign Green Digital Shipping Corridor Pact During SMW 2025

Singapore and India are set to sign a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a Green Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), which will improve maritime cooperation and link India's marine sector to global shipping networks. The deal is anticipated to be signed during Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal's visit to Singapore next week. Sonowal, who leads the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, will attend the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) on March 24–28. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) hosts the event, which brings together prominent worldwide industry leaders. The GDS

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Singapore and Vietnam Strengthen Regional Healthcare Ties with New Hanoi Centre
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Singapore and Vietnam Strengthen Regional Healthcare Ties with New Hanoi Centre

Singapore and Vietnam are reaffirming their commitment to regional healthcare collaboration by opening a new Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC) in Hanoi. The program, led by the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI) and Hanoi Medical University (HMU), seeks to improve medical research, academic partnerships, and healthcare innovation throughout Southeast Asia. The RCC will serve as a major point for information sharing and talent development, resulting in improved healthcare networks between the two nations. This collaboration extends a long-standing partnership between Sing

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PM Modi, New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon Discuss Trade, Digital Cooperation, and Strategic Ties
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PM Modi, New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon Discuss Trade, Digital Cooperation, and Strategic Ties

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of New Zealand met at Hyderabad House in New Delhi to talk about ways to strengthen their relationship. Luxon landed in India on Sunday for a five-day official visit, his first since becoming New Zealand's leader. His visit comes at an important time, as both countries aim to expand commerce, digital connection, and strategic relationships. As part of his tour, Luxon will be the keynote speaker at the 10th Raisina Dialogue. In addition to meeting PM Modi, he is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtra

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US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard Attends High-Level Security Meeting in Delhi
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US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard Attends High-Level Security Meeting in Delhi

Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence (DNI), is currently in India to attend a high-profile security meeting as well as the Raisina Dialogue, a major global geopolitical and economics forum. Her visit is the first by a senior official from the Trump administration to India. Gabbard is on a multi-nation trip of the Indo-Pacific, including stops in Japan, Thailand, and France. During her visit to India, she is anticipated to meet with key leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She will give the keynote talk at the Raisina Dialogue on March 18. However, neither

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